OSHA’s new guidance offers important strategies to help employers and workers to respond rapidly in the event of an opioid overdose in the workplace. The U.S. Department of…
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Justice Department Announces Walmart Settlement for Unlawful Opioid Prescription Filling
Pharmacists and other employees did not question illicit drug prescriptions from “pill mills.” The Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced a settlement of $50 million…
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HHS Announces New Peer Support Prevention Services to Strengthen Families
The Administration for Children and Families seeks to reduce the number of children requiring foster care. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Administration…
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SAMHSA Awards Grant Funding to Treat Addiction and Mental Illness
The funding also helps to prevent overdoses and promote recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced $281 million in grant funding to support health…
Read MoreHHS and FDA Respond to DEA’s Action on Kratom-Related Products
3 synthetic compounds have been temporarily placed into Schedule I. The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commended the Drug Enforcement…
Read MoreHHS Secretary Announces Launch of Mental Health Initiative
The program will also address homelessness and substance abuse. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the new Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and Evidence-Based Treatment…
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SAMHSA Invests in Prevention of Addiction and Support for Mental Health
The funding will also strengthen the behavioral health workforce. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
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NIH Funds Clinical Trial to Treat Opioid Withdrawal in Newborns
Infants with NOWS have been treated with custom treatment plans, leading to a quicker recovery. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported an advanced treatment for infants experiencing…
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FAA Proposes Fines Against Airlines Over Drug and Alcohol Testing Noncompliance
Allegations involve incomplete follow-up procedures after positive drug and alcohol tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against two airlines over alleged violations of drug…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal
Request for information invites feedback on disposal products to help reduce misuse of unused medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Request for Information…
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